The next few days are packed with local communities celebrating the Fourth of July. From Zanesville's annual Stars and Stripes on the River to Gratiot's annual parade there is plenty to do this Independence Day weekend.

Here are some of the upcoming events:

Stars and Stripes on the River

When: Monday and Tuesday

Where: Zane Landing Park, Market Street, Zanesville

FYI: On Monday, Old Dirty Strangers at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Double Cut at 2 p.m. and Lock 17 at 6:30 p.m. Activities and food vendors throughout both days. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.